Arabian Waltz is an album by the Lebanese oud player and composer Rabih Abou-Khalil, featuring the Balanescu Quartet, which was recorded in 1995 and released on the Enja label the following year.[1]
Arabian Waltz | ||||
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Released | 1996 | |||
Recorded | September 22–26 and December 18–23, 1995 | |||
Studio | SWF Studio, Baden-Baden and CMP Studio, Zerkall, Germany. | |||
Genre | Jazz, World music, Contemporary classical music | |||
Length | 57:50 | |||
Label | Enja ENJ 9059 | |||
Producer | Rabih Abou-Khalil | |||
Rabih Abou-Khalil chronology | ||||
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Reception
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Allmusic review by Kurt Keefner called it "the pinnacle of Rabih Abou-Khalil's achievement as a composer and arranger" and stated "It is a sublime fusion of jazz, Middle Eastern traditional music, and Western classical ... This recording suits every fan of world music, jazz, classical, or just good music".[2]
Track listing
All compositions by Rabih Abou-Khalil
- "Arabian Waltz" – 8:10
- "Dreams of a Dying City" – 12:08
- "Ornette Never Sleeps" – 6:58
- "Georgina" – 11:09
- "No Visa" – 9:59
- "The Pain After" – 9:26
Personnel
- Rabih Abou-Khalil – oud
- Michel Godard – tuba, serpent
- Nabil Khaiat – frame drums
- Balanescu Quartet:
- Alexander Bălănescu – violin
- Clare Connors – violin
- Paul Martin – viola
- David Cunliffe – violincello
References
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